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Reds Whites & Brews is one of my new favorite adult beverage purveyors in Ramona! They’re located in what was once called the “Pioneer Store,” a historical building on Main St. in Ramona, CA. It is the oldest structure in Old Town with its original construction dating back to 1883. It previously served as a waypoint for gold miners traveling from San Diego to Julian.

Such a comfortable and relaxing place with a perfect selection of local Ramona wines coupled with SoCal craft beers. I had an excellent hard cider from Turqouise Barn Cider, then an outstanding peanut butter stout. Everyone working there was genuine, knowledgable and sweet. Open 7 days a week. Totally worth checking out if you’re never been.

After all the outstanding reviews recently (some less coherent than others), I had to go check out Smoking Cannon Brewery! Such a remarkable addition to Old Town Ramona! Love this place and it’s Civil War motif.

Reasonably priced “beer flight” was only $10. Included a selection of six unique and tasty beers. My favorite was definitely the American stout on nitro and Pecan Porter. Open Thursday – Sunday, right next to El Michoacan. Worth a visit for any beer fan!

Ramona’s quintessential dive bar, the Turkey Inn. A local institution since 1938. Today they still serve the cheapest drinks in Ramona. Locals refer to it affectionately as “the bird”. We visit every now and then, usually only after a recent tetanus shot.

Way Point Saloon has the most impressive onion ring tower I’ve encountered! What stands out for me is how hot & crispy they come out of the kitchen coupled with an outstanding fry sauce. The rings here are beer battered and definitely in the top two of Ramona when it comes to onion rings. 23 draft beers on tap is a pretty good draw too!

Our favorite restaurant to eat at every time we visit Catalina Island is always Buffalo Nickel! Aside from the amazing burgers and whatnot, they have a surprisingly good selection of Mexican food. Here’s a great order of flautas and some outstanding chips & salsa!